G1 Optimus Prime Reissue

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by lonewolf96, Dec 14, 2018.

  1. RKillian

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    Some Walmarts mark everything down to clearance instead of just old waves. They're probably coming from places drowning in Hotrods that marked all reissues down to $12.
     
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    I hope those who really want him and are willing to pay that price are able to grab him from Walmart.com while he's there if they can't find a pristine copy in-store. I still have my 2002 New Year Special Convoy and 2003 TF Collection Convoy, both MISB. While I'd be happy to have an Optimus to open up and mess around with again, I still don't see this one as being worth more than $30 even with the great packaging. A price drop similar to Hot Rod's would be great. Being in NYC, we have no local Wal-Marts here (they were blocked from trying to build one here), but one of the semi-close ones in NJ actually had Devastator listed on the site for $19 for store pick-up. Would love to see Optimus fall to about $20, then I'd be all over it.
     
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    I might end up returning mine, bought at $50 a piece which never felt right. If they're putting them on clearance or markdown, I might snag it again at that price.
     
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    MISB at $30 or lower with a trailer then I may bite.
     
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    We, in Australia, would be extremely happy just to have them in stores. Optimus, Starscream, Soundwave, Hot Rod, Mini cassettes.

    We did get the non-US version of the first lot of Minibots (Bee, Swerve, Outback & Tailgate) at a random kids clothing store. That was a nice surprise.
     
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    Do you happen to have a picture of those figures? I'm curious how the packaging differs from the US/Canadian boxes. Thanks!
     
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    Here is the thread post on this forum, showing the tragic back of pack. 15 languages & no room for the tech spec. W...T...F... :( 

    Reissue Minibots out in Australia
     
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    Last time i was at my local walmart they still had 2 left from the previous 5. Still at $50 I'm just not going to buy it at that price. If Wal-Mart drops the price online and in stores I'll snag 1 for sure.
     
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    Especially seeing as how it does not include a trailer.
     
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    $30 WITH trailer?
    that's just unrealistic
     
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    Just bought one on ebay for 24 dollars. Including shipping and stuff it's 55 euros, but damn... It will look good next to hot rod.
     
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    I don't think so.
    They said the same thing about Wal mart Devy and now the price has dropped.
     
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    Can you still find Devastator in stores?
     
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    It depends on the location. They certainly go faster than Hot Rod.
     
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    All the stores by me except Target have crap for TF stock.

    BBTS have the reissue Devy on there for I think $90
     
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    Unrealistic? This is the interweb after all...